Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive)
Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) tiny white flower clusters nestled among sharp, serrated green leaves.
Botanical names: Osmanthus fragrans, Olea fragrans, Olea ovalis, Osmanthus longibracteatus, Osmanthus macrocarpus
Common names: Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive, Sweet Olive, Kinmokusei in Japan
Family: Oleaceae
Origin: Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsLarge upright shrub that can reach 20' tall and 6-8' wide, but is usually seen in landscapes 6'-10' high. The young plants need some shade, and will tolerate sun only after they mature. Small and inconspicuous white flowers in winter and early spring cover the shrub, then bloom sporadically throughout summer. The apricot-scented fragrance released is powerful and exquisite.
See Article about Osmanthus. Osmanthus x fortunei is a hybrid of O. fragrans and O. heterophyllus.
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Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) white flower clusters nestled among pointed, serrated green leaves on stems.
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Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) white flower clusters nestled among thick green leaves on the branch
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Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) white flower with a bee resting near the green serrated leaves.
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Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) shows tiny white flowers nestled among thick, dark green, serrated leaves.
Osmanthus fragrans (Tea Olive) white flower sits nestled among distinct serrated deep green leaves.
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